## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date 01 April 2024 31 March 2025 **From To** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** ArtsTrail Studios **Other names charity is known by** **Registered charity number (if any)** 1154335 **Charity's principal address** 17 Dale Street Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire **Postcode CV32 5HH** ~~ee~~ **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any)** 1 Clive Davenport Chair 2 Marianne Rohan Secretary 3 Gerald Smith Treasurer 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ~~Oe~~ **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole year** **TAR** March **2012** 1 ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by existing Trustees Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** Advance the education of the general public in the appreciation of the Visual Arts, particular those individuals who see the arts world as alien, unknown and unwelcoming; supporting artists from deprived and unsupported backgrounds by assisting with studio space, professional guidance, encouragement to help them development within the professional arts community and wider social community. **TAR** March **2012** 2 In planning our activities for the year we kept in mind the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit at our trustees meeting. In furtherance of the Charity’s charitable purposes, ArtsTrail Studios have organized exhibitions in its own gallery in a large footfall shopping centre to give maximum exposure to local artist’s work. Supporting artists to display their artwork in other locations including cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops. Artists in resident, for the general public to meet and see work in progress. **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** We make our space available for non-profit groups for free for their meetings or events. Art workshops open to the public run by member Artists. Taken on students from Warwick University and local schools for training and work experience ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** Where an artist has an idea for an exhibition that fits into our “objects of the charity” we will support them with reduced cost or no cost to hire the gallery and printing and framing of artwork. You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: A great contribution is made by our volunteers, we understand that every volunteer is different, we take individuality seriously and celebrate the diverse skills and interests volunteers give us, that’s why we aim to give work that they enjoy doing, learn new skills, fits their personality and make them shine. We attract volunteers from the local student community and schools. - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. **TAR** March **2012** 3 Section D Achievements and performance |**Summary of the main**
**achievements of the charity**
**during the year**|Artstrail Studios’ mission is deeply rooted in the belief that art
is a vital part of the cultural and social fabric of our
community. For over 13 years, we have dedicated ourselves to
providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where artists
can showcase their talents and where art enthusiasts can
engage with a diverse array of creative expressions.
The Studios form the backbone of our activities, serving as a
vibrant arts hub that connects artists, art groups, community
organisations, and local businesses and institutions. This
collaborative environment helps develop a wide range of
outlets for artists to display and sell their work while
responding to requests from local businesses and
organisations for unique art displays.
Our free entry gallery offers a welcoming space where visitors
can view and purchase artwork and support artists. Each year,
thousands of visitors come through our doors, providing
artists with a significant platform to showcase their creations
through our various exhibition themes and curations. We also
offer rentable working spaces within a supportive
environment, where artists can work alongside peers, receive
professional advice, and engage in a thriving artistic
community.
Fragments Project is a series of exhibitions and work as a
testament to our enduring commitment to the arts. Each
month, we will unveil a new exhibition, carefully curated to
highlight the unique voices and visions of both emerging and
established artists from our community. This series is set to be
a celebration of the rich tapestry of creativity that defines our
community.
Artstrail Studios is dedicated to nurturing creativity, promoting
artistic expression, and supporting the visual arts community.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey, whether as an
artist, a visitor, a volunteer, or a collaborator, and be a part of
our thriving artistic ecosystem.
**Fragments Project at Artstrail Gallery: Showcasing**
**Warwickshire’s Artistic Talent**
Artstrail Gallery proudly presents the**Fragments Project**, an
ongoingseries of exhibitions dedicated to highlightingthe rich| |---|---| **TAR** March **2012** 4 Section D Achievements and erformance p diversity of creative expression within Warwickshire. Located at a prime shopping centre of Royal Priors, these exhibitions have provided an excellent opportunity for artists to engage with a broad and diverse audience. The **Fragments Project** began in August 2024 and has since showcased a variety of artworks through successful exhibitions: - _**Harmony** (8 August – 1 September 2024)_ - _**Light and Colour** (3 September – 29 September 2024)_ - _**The Bonds We Make** (5 November – 1 December 2024)_ - _**Masterpiece** (3 December 2024 – 2 February 2025)_ - _**Narratives** ( 4 February 2025 – 2 March 2025)_ - _**Becoming** (4 March 2025 – 6 April 2025)_ The exhibitions brought together local artists, offering them a space to share their unique perspectives, and allowing the public to experience the creative energy of our region first hand. The **Fragments Project** offers visitors the chance to experience a broad spectrum of artistic talent in a welcoming and accessible space. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated to present works that challenge, inspire, and engage the viewer, fostering a deeper understanding of the artistic processes at play. By hosting these exhibitions in a popular public venue, the project also creates a unique interaction between the artwork and the daily life of the community. **UK Artists Annual Exhibition 2024: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity** 1st October – 3rd November 2024 This five-week-long event showcases a diverse range of artwork by 21 talented artists from across the UK, celebrating both traditional and contemporary artistic expressions. Visitors can enjoy an array of paintings, prints, mixed media **TAR** March **2012** 5 Section D Achievements and erformance p works, and photography, all available for purchase. ## **Judge and Awards** : UK Artists is honoured to have **Runjeet Singh** , an expert from the BBC's 'The Antiques Roadshow', as the exhibition judge. His deep knowledge and keen eye have brought an exciting dynamic to this year's prize selection. In addition to juried awards, visitors have the opportunity to vote for the ‘People’s Prize’ and help choose their favourite artwork. UK Artists, founded in 2010, is an online platform for professional artists from across the UK. Originally known as 'Warwickshire Artists', it has grown into a national platform for promoting diverse artistic talent. The annual exhibition is a highlight, showcasing a blend of contemporary and traditional works. **TAR** March **2012** 6 ## **Section E Financial review** **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially** Not applicable **in deficit** ~~_~~ **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about:  the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);  how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;  investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ~~Le~~ **Section F Other optional information** ~~a~~ **Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** Gerald Smith **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Treasurer **etc)** **Date** 26/1/26 **TAR** March **2012** 7 **Charity Name Artstrail Studios** **No (if any) 1154335** **Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 01/04/2024 31/03/2025 ~~ee ee ee ee~~ ## **Section A Receipts and payments** ||**Unrestricted**
**funds**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**||**Restricted**
**funds**||**Endowment**
**funds**||**Total funds**||**Last year**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**to the nearest £**|**to the nearest £**|**to the nearest £**|**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**||**to the nearest £**| |**A1 Receipts**||||||||||| |Membership|**11,175**|||**-**||**-**||**11,175**||**6,843**| |Exhibition and Event Fees|**1,250**|||**-**||**-**||**1,250**||**325**| |Commissions on Art & Sales|**8,161**|||**-**||**-**||**8,161**||**2,873**| |Refunds|**558**|**558**||**-**||**-**||**558**||| |Grants|**222**|**222**||**-**||**-**||**222**||**1,500**| ||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**| ||**-**|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**| |**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_|_(Gross income for_|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |_AR)_|_AR)_**21,366**||**-**||**-**||**21,366**||**11,541**|| |**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**
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**-**
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**_Total receipts_ 21,366**
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**-**
**21,366**
**11,541**
~~_——————~~||||||||||| |**A3 Payments**||||||||||| |Rent & Rates|**20,472**||**-**||**-**||**20,472**||**20,196**|| |Utilities|**3,555**||**-**||**-**||**3,555**||**2,621**|| |Administration|**1,926**||**-**||**-**||**1,926**||**1,844**|| |Insurance|**159**||**-**||**-**||**159**||**96**|| |Phone/Broadband & Web Services|**883**||**-**||**-**||**883**||**455**|| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|| ||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|| |**_Sub total_ **|**26,995**||**-**||**-**||**26,995**||**25,212**|| |**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**
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**_Total payments_ 26,995**
**-**
**-**
**26,995**
**25,212**
~~———=—~~||||||||||| |**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**- 5,629**
**-**
**-**
**- 5,629**
**- 13,671**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**-**
**- -**
**-**
**-**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**14,223**
**- -**
**14,223**
**27,894**
**_Cash funds this year end_**
**8,594**
**-**
**- 8,594**
**14,223**
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**Restricted**
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**funds**
**funds**| ||||**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**| |**B1 Cash funds**|**8,594**
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**8,594**
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**_Total cash funds_**
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**to nearest £**
**to nearest £**| |**B2 Other monetary assets**|**-**
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**-**
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**-**
**-**
**-**
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**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
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**Details**
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**charity’s own use**|**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Cost (optional)**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
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**Amount due**
**When due**| |**B5 Liabilities**|**liability relates**
**(optional)**
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**Details**
~~—~~||| |Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees|Signature
~~[ace~~||Date of
approval
22/01/2026
Print Name
G M Smith
~~ESE~~|